Our Staff
Bassu's staff are highly-trained, experienced and dedicated to your beauty and the success of our business.
Leslie Hochstrasser
Sylist/Aesthetics/PMU
Bassu Owner
My name is Leslie Hochstrasser. I am the proud owner of Bassu Salon. I am from Helena, Montana. In my earlier years I moved away to a few bigger cities and always
found myself moving back to my hometown of Helena.
I attended Maddio's Cosmetology College in 1995. My training has been with L'Oreal Professional, Aveda, Schwarzkopf, Redken, Kevin Murphy, Peter Coppola, and Brazilian Blowout. Pash Lashes,
Armelia Jewel Lash and Brow. Skin Scripts Chemical Peels/Skin, Comfort Zone Skin, Aveda Skin, and Rezenerate Nano Facial.
Certificates in Hair Color, Hair Cutting, 2 Keratin Straightening Treatments, Hair/Lash Extensions, Facial/Body Waxing, Certified MUA (Makeup Artist), PMU (Permanent Makeup), Microblading, and Tatoo Removal. Extra training in Advanced Aesthetics (Skin Care) as well as Aroma Therapy.
M: 406.475.2910
Leslieh@bassusalon.org
Ashley Hoden
Aesthetics / Manicurist
Ashley Hoden is a Licensed Aesthetician and Manicurist with over ten years of experience. She attended Heritage College and Rocky Mountain Laser College in Colorado. She was born in California and raised in Colorado. She is excited to continue her career in Helena. Working in the beauty industry is her passion. She is an exuberant young woman who loves helping others be the best version of themselves. Self care is a necessity! Ashley looks forward to meeting you and addressing your skincare needs.
M: 303.956.5234
ashhoden@gmail.com
Toni Thomas
Makeup Artist / Aesthetics
Toni Thomas is an award-winning beauty industry professional, international beauty educator, author of several beauty industry books, and a master esthetician specializing in advanced skincare techniques including the newest beauty treatment, Plasma Fibro-blasting, a non-invasive procedure that is a unique alternative to a cosmetic facelift.. Her makeup artistry has been featured in several fashion publications, on the runway of New York Fashion Week and on national television for Fox News Network. As a beauty industry leader, she has spent her entire career working in and around the beauty business as well as the beauty education arena.
toni@womeningear.com
Josha Crawford
Makeup Artist / Aesthetics
Josha Crawford is a Licensed Esthetican and Master Makeup Artist. This vibrant young woman was born and raised in Helena, MT and has over 10 years experience in the beauty industry. She trained at 'The Salon Professional Academy' in Great Falls and has continued to stay on top of her education becoming a master makeup artist and well versed esthetician.
Her skills and knowledge and love for this industry have been utilized in a spa and clinical setting, and as a highly trained
professional in makeup artist.
Josha is committed to providing her clients with the best skincare products available as well as top quality care.
joshadcrawford@gmail.com
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